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Sunday, July 3
Worship Service - 10:00am
Love is challenged by hate, and hope is challenged by fear, over and over again. How do we keep moving toward the side of love and hope? Rev. Connie Grant speaking.
The Chris Isely Cancer Support Group
This Sunday at 11:15am
The group is open to anyone facing cancer, either personally or through a family member or friend. This lay-led group is a safe place for sharing and hope. Interested participants are encouraged to drop in any time. Questions? Contact Renee Hoff or Brian Meister.
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Upcoming Worship Services 
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Sunday, July 10, 10:00am
"Emerson on Life and Death"
Ralph Waldo Emerson, frequently portrayed as both an enthusiastic optimist and a rebel, was born on May 25, 1803. His father, a Unitarian minister in Boston, died when Ralph was only seven. At the tender age of fourteen, he entered Harvard to follow in the footsteps of his father, but demonstrated what his professors called an average academic ability and uninventive thinking. Emerson cultivated his creativity over time and developed a theological perspective called Transcendentalism. We'll explore Emerson's approach to life and death. Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk, Professor of Unitarian Universalist History at Meadville Lombard Theological School, speaking.
Sunday, July 17, 10:00am
"Freedom and Obligation"
Freedom is a cherished ideal in our country and in our Unitarian Universalist movement. Our fourth principle calls us to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, but while we champion freedom, our obligation to one another may be more challenging to embrace. How do we hold the pursuit of real freedom for each in tension with our obligation to the good of all? Eileen Wiviott speaking.
Sunday, July 24, 10:00am
"Where Are You on the Journey to Beloved Community?"
A look at the many possible places to be on our journey together toward making the world whole, with a special look at the brokenness that is racism in our communities today. Are you a guide, a traveler, a driver or a signpost? Martha Holman speaking.
Sunday, July 31, 10:00am
"The Power of Words"
Words are powerful tools, and language is often identified as one of our defining human characteristics. If "we shape our tools and then our tools shape us" (as was Marshall McLuhan's idea), what are the implications for such questions as how we use words to identify gender or to name our religious community? Rev. Connie Grant speaking.
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the quest for a spiritualized racial justice
Saturday, July 9, 1-3pm
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Book Reading and Discussion at UCE
Author Shelly Tochluk will join us to discuss the tensions that arise when we pay attention to race and spirituality together. She speaks from long experience in racial justice work and as Chair of the Education Department at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles.
Books will be available for purchase at the Book H and for signing at the event.
Sponsored by the REAL team. Click here for more information.
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Black & Pink Letter Writing Event
Sunday, July 10, 11:15am
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The Rainbow Alliance is offering an educational letter-writing event in room 3 immediately after the 10:00am service.
We are working through a national organization called Black & Pink. We have invited volunteers with Black & Pink to join us and guide us in how to establish and grow our pen pal relationship with someone who is behind bars. Megan Selby will be present and she is planning to bring a formerly incarcerated volunteer to speak with us.
We plan to begin to write letters of support to LGBTQ+ prisoners who need our care and support. Visit http://www.blackandpink.org/ for more information about their efforts to fight back against the prison industrial complex. We hope that you will join us in these simple acts of kindness.
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Join the Rainbow Alliance for a concert at Ravinia
Monday, July 11
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Join the Rainbow Alliance for a concert at Ravinia on Monday, July 11th. Listen to Sweet Honey in the Rock & Ladysmith Black Mambazo under the stars! Buy a lawn ticket & join us. We'll set up space, but please email Jeanne Kerl to let her know you are coming. We will have a bright green sign that says "UCE Rainbow Alliance" so that you can find us.
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Help UCE Make Quilts for Families of the Pulse Nightclub Victims
Sunday, July 17 and 24, 11:00am
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An Orlando quilt group is encouraging donations of quilts to give to family members of the persons who died at the Pulse Night Club. We have polled some who are interested in this project and have two dates.
This will be a group project. After we piece the tops we will schedule a couple of sessions to add the batting and tie the quilts. Quilts have to be shipped by mid-September. If you are interested, please join us on the following dates, Sunday, July 17 after church from 11-1 and Sunday, July 24 after church from 11-1. We will bring sewing machines, ironing boards, cutting tools, fabric and patterns. These will be easy to sew and in the rainbow flag colors. Please let Carol Nielsen know if you are coming. Read about the project at: http://tinyurl.com/jt3xe9p.
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Principles and Sources Class
Sunday, July 17, 11:15am
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Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism or you would like to understand the seven principles and six sources of our faith better, join us for this rich 45-minute discussion led by members of the New Member Committee. We'll use thought provoking metaphors to dive deeper into the foundations of being a UU.
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Gen X Family Friendly Campfire
Saturday, August 13, 4 - 6:30pm at the home of member Sarah Hendershot
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If you are in your 30's to 50's, with kids or without, come and enjoy an outdoor gathering with light refreshments, good conversation and space for the children to play. Please RSVP to Eileen Wiviott or Sarah Hendershot.
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Shared Offering Nominees for Next Year Deadline is July 31
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We invite you to submit nominations for our shared offering recipients for the 2016-17 shared offering. Charitable 501c(3) organizations with which our members have a relationship will be chosen by the Social Action Council from the nominees. Please submit a shared offering form to Carol Nielsen or Doug Erickson by July 31. The form must be submitted electronically as we have to make packets of nominees for the Social Action Council.
At the August meeting, the Social Action Council will be deciding on the monthly offerings. Again, please note that suggested organizations must have a 501(c)3 status and be doing work that aligns with our UU values. Guidelines are listed on the Nominee Form. If you have questions, please contact Carol Nielsen or Doug Erickson.
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Upcoming Membership Classes
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Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Sunday, August 7, 11:30 - 1pm
Led by Rev. Bret Lortie, we'll look at our history, our principles, the sources of our faith, and the meaning of covenant. This is the first step in the membership process.
Orientation Toward Membership
Two Wednesdays, September 7 and 14, 7-8:30 pm
Led by Rev. Connie Grant, Membership Director, Eileen Wiviott, and members of the New Member Committee. An interactive class exploring our spiritual journeys, the diversity of our beliefs, and what it means to be a member of this congregation. This is the second step in the membership process.
Sign up at the Guest & Member Table in the lobby or email Eileen Wiviott at ewiviott@hotmail.com. There will be childcare available upon request for both of these classes. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need childcare.
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Click each event for more information.
Friday, July 8, 6pm
Family Potluck Karaoke/Game Night
Saturday, July 9, 1-3pm
Living In The Tension
Sunday, July 10, 11:15am
Black & Pink Letter Writing Event
Sunday, July 17, 11:15am
Principles and Sources Class
Sunday, July 17, 11:00am
Pulse Quilts
Sunday, July 24, 11:00am
Pulse Quilts
Sunday, August 7, 11:30am
Intro to UU
Wednesdays, Sept. 7 and 14, 7pm
Orientation Towards Membership
Thurs, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 2
Fall Weekend
Thursday Nights, 5:30pm
Meditation Group
Thursday Nights, 7pm
UCE Addictions Ministry Group
Sunday Mornings, 9:00am & Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Yoga
Saturdays at 10:00am
Open Drumming Circles
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Family Potluck Karaoke/Game Night Sponsored by the New Member Committee
Friday, July 8, 6-9pm
Join us at UCE for a fun Friday night activity for all ages. Bring a dish to share - something easy - and your favorite family game. We'll sing some karaoke and have a great time together.
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Summer Diaper Drive
Our Giving House will be collecting diapers all summer long. Diapers will be donated to the Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry at First United Methodist Church. This program provides diapers to low-income families in Evanston. New as well as opened packages are accepted. All sizes needed. Let's fill our house for babies in need.
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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
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Ministers' Schedules
*Rev. Bret Lortie is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and by appointment. Monday is sabbath and Friday devoted to writing. To send a message or read Rev. Bret's blog, visit www.liberalfaith.org.
Rev. Connie Grant is generally in the office during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and often has evening meetings on those days. She takes Mondays off and works at home on Fridays. Please email or call Connie for an appointment.
*Note - Rev. Bret Lortie will be taking study leave from June 27-July 16 and will be on vacation from July 17-August 2.
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